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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.93 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.93 and 128.63 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.93 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.93 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.93 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 35,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234.25/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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